Do you think that sprint mechanics (leg swing pushing pulling etc) should be the same as long distance running mechanics only more powerful, same running gait only faster? Or that there are basic things that aren’t the same?
I’m talking about sprinting vs fast pace long distance running
Short answer, no. Sprinting has a greater emphasis on frontside mechanics/activity while long distance running emphasizes backside mechanics because they are more efficient over a long period
Yes, Bekele has the same technique as Ben Johnson under slow-mo.
Subway Surfers Addiction wrote:
Yes, Bekele has the same technique as Ben Johnson under slow-mo.
Lol, nice, drives the point home in a very easy to visualize way.
Good mechanics should look the same. The only difference is velocity and effort. In the set up and kick mechanics for a distance runner will look the same as a sprinter if they are efficient.
Sprinting properly is a skill and it is different from just "running as fast as you can"
Velocity is created by applying greater force tot he ground in the proper direction in a shorter period of time.
This will change the contact point on the foot. (faster =more toward ball of foot, slower =more toward heel)
This will change the range of motion of the limbs (faster =larger ranges of motion)